Really Awkward Phone Convos NEED HELP!

[Microcosm]

So me and my gf just started dating and I haven't really known her too long so I am trying to get to know her. I thought it would make more of an impression if I called her on the phone and I completely blew it. We had so many awkward silences. And I mean it was really awkward. It would last for like ten or twenty seconds... I don't know how to make it up to her. Please help.

[Miserabilia]

Yea from what I know it's best to call for exchanging very basic information, only old people and obnoxious teen girls have the talent to hold long full phone conversations :rolleyes:

[JamesSuperBoy]

OH gosh dont feel bad about that - but better to talk in person

[CosmicNoodle]

Much better to talk in person. Generally I find phone conversations awkward no matter what.

[Camazotz]

Ask questions about her: what her childhood was like, what are her interests, what she wants to do when she grows up, where she's been, etc.

Play games like Would You Rather.

Talk about things going on in either of your lives or current events.

And if you still can't think of things to say, just tell her "I can't talk right now" or "I can't think of anything to say, do you want to just text or talk later?"

[Blood]

Yea from what I know it's best to call for exchanging very basic information, only old people and obnoxious teen girls have the talent to hold long full phone conversations :rolleyes:

false.

anyways, if you've just started dating, it's probably best to keep to mostly talking in person. as the relationship goes on you can try talking more on the phone, or video skyping, and it may get easier to hold a conversation.

Ask questions about her: what her childhood was like, what are her interests, what she wants to do when she grows up, where she's been, etc.

Play games like Would You Rather.

Talk about things going on in either of your lives or current events.

yep, these are good topics.

[ImagineRepublicCity]

Well definitely, you ask questions and stuff like 'How was your day' and 'Doing anything this weekend' as just a starter. You branch off from there.

Maybe go 'What's your favourite bands?' or 'You interested in flying somewhere?' Just broad topics to help you out. Let's say she said fun. was her favourite band. Then, you can say "Oh hey, fun? Yeah, I have/haven't heard of them. What do you like about them?' If things start to die out, think of something else to say.

You know how at some parties you get those conversation starter cards? Well, if you're a bit nervous when it comes to talking to her, do something like that. Write up about 5 questions on a piece of paper before hand so if you do get a bit stumped, you don't have to quickly think on the spot.

Of course, sometimes some silence is nice, just to know that you're talking to your partner and that you're just a breath away from hearing each others voice (THat sounded cheesy, but you get the point).